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LimeSurvey

The most popular FOSS survey tool on the web.

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Overview

LimeSurvey is a free and open-source (FOSS) online survey application. It can be self-hosted, giving users complete control over their data, or used as a cloud-based service. It is highly flexible and supports a wide range of question types, advanced logic, and multilingual surveys, making it a popular choice in academic, research, and privacy-conscious environments.

✨ Key Features

  • Open-source and self-hostable
  • 28+ different question types
  • Advanced scripting and expression engine for logic
  • Support for over 80 languages
  • Token-based response tracking
  • Customizable themes

🎯 Key Differentiators

  • Free and open-source
  • Self-hosting option for full data control
  • High level of flexibility and customization for developers

Unique Value: Provides a powerful, flexible, and free alternative to commercial survey software, with the key benefit of data ownership through self-hosting.

🎯 Use Cases (4)

Academic and scientific research Market research Government and public sector surveys Any situation requiring data sovereignty and control

✅ Best For

  • Complex, multilingual research surveys
  • Self-hosted surveys for maximum data privacy
  • Cost-effective solution for large-scale surveys

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Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:

  • Beginners who are not technically inclined (if self-hosting)
  • Users who need a sleek, modern UI out-of-the-box
  • Teams requiring extensive, built-in third-party integrations

🏆 Alternatives

QuestionPro Qualtrics SurveyMonkey Google Forms

Offers far more power and flexibility than Google Forms, and is a no-cost (software) alternative to powerful tools like Qualtrics and QuestionPro, provided you have the technical resources to manage it.

💻 Platforms

Web (self-hosted or cloud)

🔌 Integrations

LDAP Active Directory Various integrations possible via API and plugins

🛟 Support Options

  • ✓ Email Support
  • ✓ Dedicated Support (Paid plans tier)

🔒 Compliance & Security

✓ GDPR ✓ SSO ✓ GDPR (data processing agreement available)

💰 Pricing

$34.00/mo
Free Tier Available

Free tier: 25 responses per month (cloud version). Self-hosted is free.

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